Fresh Herb Markets in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

Markets Selling Fresh Herbs in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget 

A quick Google Search listed the following outlets as selling fresh herbs in Salinas, California: 

*Gold Leaf Spice and Teas 

*Del’s Farmers Produce 

*Windmill Market  

*The Farm in Salinas 

(located on Highway 68, which becomes Main Street in town) 

*Bokay Nursery 

*Rocket Farms 

Happy Herb Market Marketing! 

By Ruth Paget 

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France 

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games and of the Classical Western Civilization War Games 

-developer food and beverage knowledge games 

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Museum 

-creator of French Travel and Culture Games

MBARI Open House about Marine Research on July 11, 2026 reposted by Ruth Paget

MBARI will host an open about marine research in the Monterey Bay Area on July 11, 2026 in Moss Landing, California.

Details about the open house follow:

https://www.mbari.org/about/events/open-house/

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games and Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Museum

-creator French Travel and Culture Games

Artisan Cheese Shopping in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

Artisan Cheese Shopping in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget 

The following stores sell artisan cheese in Salinas, California or close to it: 

*Nob Hill Supermarkets, part of the Raley’s Chain along with Bel Air Supermarkets 

-very good for Brie and goat cheese 

*Star Market 

-sells Californian cheese like those from Point Reyes and French cheese

*Schoch Dairy and Creamery 

-sells artisan Swiss cheeses made on site

-owned by the Grossen family. 

-carried in local markets and online 

*Costco 

-for Swiss Gruyère and Gouda 

*The Cheese Shop in Carmel, California

-located about 20 minutes away from Salinas by car using Highway 68 

-sells over 200 cheeses from around the world 

*The Cheese Fairy’s Charcuterie 

-online corporate and special orders including boards 

-located in Salinas, California 

*Trader Joe's

-located about 10 minutes away from Salinas in Marina using Blanco to Imjin Roads

Happy Marketing! 

By Ruth Paget 

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France 

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games and Classical Western Civilization War Games 

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games 

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Museum 

-creator of French Travel and Culture Games

Walking Groups in Salinas, California - A Blue Zones Project reposted by Ruth Paget

I found some interesting information about walking groups in Salinas, California organized by our local Blue Zones Community.

These walking groups are called walking moai, named for an Okinawan social organization groups.  The Blue Zones website has more information about moai.

More information about walking moai in Salinas, California follows:

https://montereycounty.bluezonesproject.com/move-naturally/

Happy walking!

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games and Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and Carmel Valley History Museum

-creator of French Travel and Culture Games

Extra Hamburger Bun Use by Ruth Paget

I buy artisanal hamburger buns to make cheeeeburgers on the 4th of July for a family of 3.  I have extra buns.

To make use of these delicious buns, I will make grilled cheese panini sandwiches on the 5th to go with organic lettuce salad and Kettle ruffled potato chips and soda.

No food waste is my American value for the 21st century.  I can’t always do it, but I think I can swing this in 2026.

I am using a counter top Cuisinart Griddler Grill on its griddle side for pancakes to do the grilled cheese sandwiches and pressing down with the lid for panini.

You can cut these grilled cheese sandwiches into fourths and stick them with a toothpick as a warm hors d’oeuvres to go with drinks or with tomato soup for a light lunch as well.

Happy 4th!

Note: July 4th Menu

-cheeseburgers made with Omaha Steak Burgers

-Kettle potato chips

-homemade margaritas made with Patron tequila

—condiments - organic salad, Vlasic sliced dill pickles, Best mayonnaise, and Trader Joe’s Dijon Mustard

By Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games and Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and Carmel Valley History Museum

-creator of French Travel and Culture Games

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2027 UChicago Alumni Travel reposted by Ruth Paget

For my University of Chicago alumni readers - these 2027 trips from the University of Chicago are surely transformative trips of a lifetime:

Details about destinations follow:

https://mail.google.com/mail/mu/mp/465/#cv/priority/%5Esmartlabel_promo/19f1f7d65cd6b965

All aboard!

Reposted by Ruth Paget:

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games and classical Western civilization war games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and Carmel Valley History Museum

-creator French Travel and Culture Games

Paint and Draw at Monterey Public Library on July 6, 2026 reposted by Ruth Paget

The Monterey County Weekly Online Community Calendar notes there will be a Paint and Draw Prigram at the Monterey Public library on July 6, 2027.

More information about this program is available in the Monterey County Weekly Online Calendar below:

https://www.montereycountynow.com/events/#/details/paint-and-draw-at-the-library/19042068/2026-07-06T16

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games

-creator of online exhibits aboutSan Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making,, and Carmel Valley History Museum

-creator French Travel and Culture Games